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7 July 2026, 11:29 am
Makerere launches five-year research strategy to boost global competitiveness
By Ronald Ssemagonja Makerere University has launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening research, expanding international partnerships, and increasing knowledge generation to support Uganda’s development and address global challenges. Launched under the theme, “Optimising the University’s Research Potential…
4 July 2026, 2:08 pm
Authorities call for naming and shaming of poor performing schools
By Geoffrey Okwong Authorities in Pader District have called for the introduction of a system to publicly recognize high-performing schools while holding underperforming ones accountable, saying the move would improve education standards and strengthen accountability among headteachers. Speaking during her…
4 July 2026, 1:48 pm
Pader school children call for action against parents denying children education
By Geoffrey Okwong Schoolchildren in Pader District have called for tougher action against parents who deliberately deny their children access to education, saying parental negligence remains one of the leading causes of school dropout in the district. The appeal was…
4 July 2026, 10:29 am
Dr. Obote College Crowned Lango’s Top Science Innovator at SESEMAT Regional Ro…
By Hillary Opio Omara LIRA CITY – Dr. Obote College has emerged as the overall winner of the SESEMAT Regional Robotics and Innovation Competition in Lango, after stunning judges with an innovative robot designed to detect Ebola symptoms The competition,…
4 July 2026, 9:22 am
Pader leaders, SOS children’s villages strengthen child protection through…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District Local Government and SOS Children’s Villages Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening child protection by using the Children’s Parliament as a platform that enables children to speak directly to leaders about the challenges affecting…
1 July 2026, 9:53 am
Parents, guardians of Kasese Primary School urged to attend PTA meetings regular…
By Jonex Babulya Poor parental attendance at PTA meetings in Kasese Municipality raises concern The low turnout of parents and guardians at PTA meetings at Kasese P7 School in Kasese Municipality requires urgent intervention from various stakeholders if academic performance…
30 June 2026, 10:08 pm
Contractor praised for swift progress on seed school construction in Kamwenge
By Collins Ainomugisha Leaders in Kamwenge District have commended the ongoing construction works at Ntonwa Seed Secondary School and Bishozi Seed Secondary School in Kibale East County. The two projects, being undertaken by TAMSAK DEV’T LINK at a cost of…
30 June 2026, 4:55 pm
Violence still threatens Uganda’s schools
By Alozious Byamukama Sexual abuse, corporal punishment, emotional violence, bullying, harassment, child labour, neglect, and the denial of basic needs such as food, shelter and scholastic materials continue to threaten the safety and education of children in Uganda’s schools. New…
30 June 2026, 9:59 am
Local leader urges residents to identify children skipping classes
By Barbra Muhindo Residents urged to remain vigilant and identify children missing classes The Local Council One Chairperson for Basecamp Upper Cell in Kasese Municipality, Mr. David Nzande, has called on residents to remain vigilant and help identify school-going children…
29 June 2026, 6:37 pm
Ekwee Primary School receives classroom block, Oboko gets sanitation facility
By Hillary Opio Omara Otuke District Local Government has officially handed over a newly constructed two-classroom block and a modern drainable latrine worth more than UGX 66 million to school authorities. The handover ceremony included the commissioning of a two-classroom…